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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.21, 7,254.95 and 2,899.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.21, 7,254.95 and 2,899.50 is: 4,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.21 : 7,254.95 = 2,899.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.21/7,254.95 = 2,899.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.21x = 7,254.95 × 2,899.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.21x = 21,035,694.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,035,694.89/5,257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.31

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